Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x2246
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB)
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26 Common items in both devices |
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Model | Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) |
Other model names | Asus Zenfone 5z 4GB RAM, ASUS_Z01RD | Galaxy A5 2017 (LG U+) SM-A520L |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | South Korea |
Brand | Asus | Samsung |
Release date | 6/1/2018 | 1/13/2017 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in) | 71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in) |
Weight | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.2" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9) | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 550nits[typ] | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1200/100 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | A version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 B version (USA): UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 C version: UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15/Cat18 A version: LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28,32) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) B version (USA): LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,41) C version: LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Band 40) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.012mm1/4"1.12µmFF | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 25 hours (1 days) | 16 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver • 2.5D curved glass screen • 95% DCI-P3 coverage • Supports glove touch • ASUS ZenUI 5.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS sound (only headphones) | • Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 64GB) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520L) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.16W/kg (head), 0.89W/kg (body) | 0.337W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.16W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) | feature not registered |